Chocolate Avalanche

Ingredients:

6 ounces semisweet chocolate

1/3 cup evaporated milk

1 cup powdered sugar

1/2 cup black walnuts -- * chopped (see note)

1 1/4 cups dried coconut

Preparation / Directions:

* Use a food processor for easiest preparation.
1. Line cookie sheets with waxed paper.
2. In the top of a double boiler over simmering water, melt chocolate pieces.
3. Fit the steel knife blade into the work bowl of a food processor. Combine melted chocolate, evaporated milk, powdered sugar, walnuts and coconut in the work bowl. Process until well mixed, 6 to 8 seconds only, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl with a rubber spatula. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand 30 minutes or until set. Store in airtight container.